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Wayne A. Reed, Jr.

December 20, 2023 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Wayne A. Reed, Jr., of South Greensburg (formerly of North Huntingdon), passed away at home on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Wayne was born on January 22, 1968, in Pittsburgh, PA. He was the son of Wayne A Reed Sr and the late Norma Jean (Plues) Reed. Wayne was also proceded in death by his wife Pamela (Bolt) Reed, grandmother Marie Reed and uncles Vaughn R Reed and Garry Buckholz. Wayne is survived by his brother Vaughn P Reed, aunts Cheryl (Reed) Buckholz and Betsy (Rawe) Reed, in addition to cousins Christine (Jason) Baverso, Shelly (Jeff McMullen) Buckholz, and Russell (AnnaJean) Buckholz, as well as second cousins Jacob, Liberty, Jayden, Jonah and Gage. Funeral arrangements are being handled by James Shirley Funeral Home 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. At Wayne’s request there will not be a visitation. Condolences for the family may be left online. Memorial contributions if you so wish can be made to White Oak Animal Safe Haven. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

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Richard Lee Sauers

December 19, 2023 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Richard Lee Sauers, 84 of North Huntingdon died December 18, 2023 at Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville. He was born March 26, 1939 in North Versailles, a son of the late James Sauers and Myrtle Roberts. Prior to his retirement, Rich was employed as a steelworker for US Steel Iron Works. He enjoyed drag racing, hunting, playing cornhole and was an avid Steelers fan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers James, Ted, Bud, and David, and sister Gail. He is survived by daughter Patricia Novak (Ted), grandchildren Dean Wisbar (Chrissy), Jessica Wisbar (Chris), Melissa Wisbar, great grandchildren Aubrihanna, Madelyn, Anthony, and Everly, and sister Alice Chop. Visitation will be Thursday 2-7 PM with a service at 7 PM at the funeral home. James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike in charge of arrangements. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

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Betty Lou Gossar

December 18, 2023 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Betty Lou Gossar, 93 of North Huntingdon died December 17, 2023 at William Penn Center in Jeannette. She was born February 21, 1930 in Wilkinsburg. Prior to her retirement, was employed as a Registered Nurse at Wilkinsburg and Columbia Hospital, which later became Forbes, where she served as a patient care coordinator. She enjoyed dancing and spending time with her grandchildren, was a member of Circleville Global Methodist Church and Eastern Star. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Donald. She is survived by her son Donald Gossar (Lori), daughter Cynthia Lee Barr (David), grandchildren Ian Barr (Loren), and Devon Vaia (Mark) and Zoe Gossar, and great grandchildren Jade and Jaxon. Services will be private. Interment in Restland Memorial Park. James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike in charge of arrangements. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

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Sarah "Cookie" Begonia

December 14, 2023 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Sarah "Cookie" Begonia, age 82 of North Huntingdon passed away on December 14, 2023 at Redstone Highlands Greensburg. She was born on September 6th, 1941 in Cowen, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Leonard Massie and Mildred Wright. In addition to her parents, Cookie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John. Cookie cherished her time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren and was an active member of Norwin Christian Church where she helped to organize Christian workshops, Sunday school classes, Bible studies, and vacation Bible school. She enjoyed her role as a homemaker and was also employed as a book keeper at JBM Towing for over 50 years. She is survived by sons Bill (Lorre) and Michael (Beth), daughter Lisa (Tony), grandchildren Nathan (Jamie), Benjamin (Kaitlyn), Nicholas (Samantha), Madalyn (Jimmy), Kristina (Keith), and Nick (Lauren), and great grandchildren Wyatt, Owen, Mason, and Kayce. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Saturday from 4 to 6 P.M. A service will take place in the funeral home at 6 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Norwin Christian Church. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

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James Melvin "Bud" Gilbert Jr.

December 11, 2023 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

James Melvin "Bud" Gilbert Jr. age 90 of North Huntingdon, formerly of East McKeesport passed away peacefully at his home on December 10, 2023. He was born July 12, 1933, in Braddock, son of the late James and Emma (Morgan) Gilbert. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. Bud graduated from East McKeesport High School in 1953. He retired with 37 years of service from Bell Atlantic/Verizon as Associate Engineer. After retirement, he was a residential electrician. He was an active member of New Hope Presbyterian Church as former treasurer and member of the property team. Bud was a member of Shidle Lodge #601 of Free and Accepted Masons as former Tiler and Steward. He was also a member of Bromas golf and bowling leagues, and Tall Cedars of Westmoreland Forest #77, and Scottish Rite of Free Masonry-Gourgas Lodge. He was president and member of Manor Valley Oddballs Golf League and member of Hilltops Men's Golf League. Bud was past 1967 President and coach for PAL (Police Athletic League) baseball and basketball programs, and past president of Circleville VFD. He enjoyed his family and friends as well as golf, bowling, hunting and sports. Bud was preceded in death by his parents, James and Emma Morgan Gilbert, son Guy Gilbert, stepmother Minnie Smeltz Martin Gilbert, stepbrother Barry Martin. He is survived by his loving wife, Joan (Martinsek) Gilbert, sons Gary (Trudy), Gregory (Denise), and Glenn Gilbert, brother Dale Martin (Deanna), Clifford, sisters Louise Murray, Barbara Hughes, grandchildren, Michael, Garrett (Nina), Richard (Alexandra), Zachary (Kylie), Lindsey, Grace Gilbert and 3 great grandsons. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 20 from 12 pm to 2 pm at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, Pa.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

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Aileen F. Lewis

December 10, 2023 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Aileen F. Lewis , 97 of North Huntingdon died December 10, 2023 at the William Penn Care Center. She was born July 1, 1926 in North Huntingdon, a daughter of the late John and Florence Hufand Herold. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by Jacktown Hotel and Jacktown Ride & Hunt Club. Aileen was a loving wife, daughter and devoted mother. She loved spending time with her family. She was also employed as a school crossing guard and loved camping with her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband John "Jack" Lewis in 1987, a son, Dennis Lewis, brothers, Robert, Edmond and John Herold, sisters, Althea Dick, Anita Dias, and Alice Spahr. She is survived by her sons Dana Lewis (Susan), Donnie Lewis (Debra),David Lewis (Cathy), two daughters, Denise Cole (Tom), Debbie Hardy (Bob), daughter-in-law, Regina Lewis, grandchildren, Shelly Swartz, Shawn Lewis, Victoria Hillier, Randy Fischer, Bruce Hamilton, Eric Hamilton, Adam Lewis, Ryan Lewis, Brianna Lewis, Emily Hardy, Rachel Ramsey, Carrie Hardy, Chad Lewis, Drew Lewis, and Ailleen Stanish, several great grandchildren. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Wednesday from 2-4, 6-8. A funeral service will be held Thursday at 10a.m. in the funeral home chapel.

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George Kenneth Yurcisin

December 10, 2023 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

George Kenneth Yurcisin, age 82 of Adamsburg, passed away on December 9, 2023 at his home. He was born April 27, 1941 in Greensburg, a son of the late George and Kathryn Yacenich Yurcisin. Prior to his retirement, Ken was employed for 30 years as a chef at the Holiday House, and was the former food instructor for the State of Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. He also served as an Adamsburg Police Officer. Ken enjoyed collecting model railroad trains and was an avid sports enthusiast. He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Carol (Hill) Yurcisin, his three sons Kenneth (Amy), Kevin, and Kary (Pam), grandchildren Melanie Demorest (Rob), Tori Bartlow (Dustin), Alyssa, Tyler, Aaron (Samantha) and Ryan Yurcisin, great grandchildren Brock, Declan, Axel, Easton, and Kruz. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA on Wednesday 2-4 & 6-8PM. A funeral service will be held Thursday at 11AM in the funeral home chapel followed by interment in St. Michaels Cemetery. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

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Harry P. Bruno

December 07, 2023 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Harry P. Bruno, age 79 of North Huntingdon died peacefully December 7, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born July 4, 1944 in Adderly Pa, a son of the late Cheno and Frances Bolk Bruno. Harry was a member of St. Agnes Church, North Huntingdon. Prior to his retirement he was employed by Strick Corporation as a trailer salesman for over 35 years. He was a loving grandfather, devoted to his family. He was a veteran of Vietnam having proudly served in the U.S. Army.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife JoAnn Tucci Bruno. He is survived by one son, Jeffrey, one daughter Kim Heflin, a sister Lorraine Pollock, 5 grandchildren, Elizabeth, Anthony Madison, Jacquelyn, and Mikayla, significant other Diane Holder, and his extended Tucci family. Friends will be received Sunday 1-7 p.m. at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. A funeral mass will be held on Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Agnes Church, North Huntingdon, Pa. Interment will be held at St. Joseph Cemetery at a later date. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

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Sara J. Cross

December 04, 2023 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Sara J. Cross, 96 of North Huntingdon died December 3, 2023. Services will be private. James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike in charge of arrangements. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

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Larry J. Delverne

December 04, 2023 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Larry J. Delverne, age 64, of North Huntingdon died December 2, 2023 at his home. He was born November 25, 1959 in Long Island, New York a son of the late Lawrence and Elizabeth Delverne. Prior to his retirement, he was the owner of Subs & More and Belly Busters in Lower Burrell. He loved to gamble, collect vintage cars, and share old stories. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by  a daughter,  Marjorie Grempel, three brothers, Vinnie, Michael and Clay "Winkie". He is survived by his wife Amy Smith Delverne, daughters, Georgina Grempel and Cora Coles (Robert), sons, Larry Delverne (Hailey), Josh Klingensmith, Shane Klingensmith, and Ryan Klingensmith, Christopher Grempel, Leslie Grempel, Catherine Grempel. 9 grandchildren and a sister, Donna Delverne. There will be no visitation, Arrangements made by James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com . Memorials may be made to the family. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

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Mayra Leonor Luna

December 01, 2023 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Mayra Leonor Luna, 69, of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.  She was born September 28, 1954 in Guatemala City, Guatamala, daughter of the late Tomas and Maria Leonor (Avila) Aquino.  Mayra was a teacher for Seton Hill Day Care and a real estate agent for ERA Real Estate.  She was a member of St. Agnes Parish and enjoyed knitting and was a history buff of WWII.  She is survived by her husband, Dr. Alvaro Luna; sons, Alvaro E. (Edna), Dr. Esteban, (Kim); daughter, Vivian Winham (Darren); brother, Edgar Tomas Aquino; sister, Ana Lilia Luna (Alejandro); grandchildren, Jasmine Margarita and Catalina Margarita Winham, Alvaro Valentino, Mia Isabella and Lucia Olivia.  There will be no visitation.  A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 10 a.m. in St. Agnes Church.  Donations may be made to the family thru the funeral home website.  Arrangements made by James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA  15642.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

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Frances Joyce Hochard

December 01, 2023 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Frances Joyce Hochard, 96, of North Huntingdon, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023 at Redstone Highlands, Greensburg. She was born February 13, 1927 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Walter J. and Henrietta (Woolley) Wearer. Prior to her retirement, Joyce was a secretary for the Norwin School District Administration. She was a world traveler, enjoyed interior design, taking home and garden tours and was the first resident to move into Redstone Highlands, North Huntingdon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert H. Hochard. She is survived by her daughter, Jacqueline Joyce Hochard-Irwin. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to the R.N.H. Activities Fund, Redstone Highlands, 12921 Redstone Drive, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. Arrangements made by James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

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Richard A. Gorentz

November 28, 2023 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Richard A. Gorentz, 89, of Irwin, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023 at St. Anne Home, Greensburg.  He was born April 1, 1934 in Herminie, a son of the late Alvin and Mary (Cerne) Gorentz.  Prior to his retirement, Richard was a machinist then promoted to inspector and worked in that trade for over 30 years.  He was a member of St. Edward Catholic Church, Herminie, a veteran of the US Army 82nd Airborne Division having served during the Korean War and a member of the American Legion.  In his free time when he wasn't fixing something, he liked to dance, fish, travel and spend time with his friend, Barbara Dunlap.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Amelia Ann Gorentz.  He is survived by his daughters, Jacquelyn Sayers (Calvin), Leslie DeRosa (Jerry), Amy Sartori (Randall); brother, George Gorentz; sister, Flora Gorentz; grandchildren Clair, Nathan, Marisa, Calvin C., Sean and Ashley; great-grandchildren, Kailyn, Ethan, Taylor, Anthony and Hank.  Friends will be received from 3-7 p.m. on Thursday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA  15642.  A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday at 12 p.m. at St. Edward Church, Herminie. Interment to follow in Westmoreland Co. Memorial Park, Greensburg.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

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Robert G. Fontanese

November 27, 2023 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Robert G. Fontanese, 71, of North Huntingdon, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023 at UPMC East, Monroeville. He was born March 1, 1952 in Braddock, a son of the late Robert H. and Theresa (Schorr) Fontanese. Prior to his retirement, Robert worked as a machinist for Nuclear Automation and as an autoworker for GM. He was a graduate of Norwin Sr. High School Class of '70 and a member of St. Agnes Church. He was an avid Pittsburgh sports team fan, loved boating and enjoyed spending time with his family and attending his grandchildren's sporting events. He is survived by his wife, Diana (Kelley) Fontanese; daughters, Nicole Baker (Michael), Christi Simpson (Michael), sister, Sharon Bartolotta; grandchildren, Alexa Baker, Sloan Robert Simpson and Kai Simpson. Friends will be received from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday at James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday at 9 a.m. in St. Agnes Church. Interment to follow in Westmoreland Co. Memorial Park, Greensburg. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, Pittsburgh. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

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Jonna Nabuda

November 24, 2023 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Jonna Nabuda, 78, of Irwin, born July 16, 1945, passed away Friday, November 24, 2023.  Prior to her retirement, Jonna was a dental receptionist and enjoyed shopping and was very passionate in helping with dog rescues.  She is survived by her longtime family and friends.  Services are private.  Arrangements made by James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA  15642.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com